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Shiavault - a Vault of Shia Islamic Books Hajj Rituals Mina and the obligations there When a pilgrim departs from Muzdalifah, it is obligatory to proceed to Mina to discharge one's obligations which, as will be discussed in detail, are three: Stoning Jamratil-Aqabah This is the fourth obligation in Hajj on the day of the sacrifice. Certain conditions have to be observed: The niyyah for the act must be the attainment of nearness to Allah.

Seven stones must be thrown, not more or less; it is not permitted to throw anything other than stones. The stones must be thrown one after the other and not two or more at a time. It is necessary that the stones hit the Jamrah. The stones must reach the Jamrah by being aimed at it and not merely deposited there. The throwing of the stones and hitting the Jamrah must be done by a pilgrim himself.

So, if the stone was in his hand but he was jostled around, resulting in the stone reaching the Jamrah, the obligation is not fulfilled. The same rule applies, if the Jamrah is obstructed by a man, a woman, or an animal whose movements result in the stone hitting the Jamrah. However, there is no objection to its hitting something before reaching the Jamrah. The stone must be thrown by hand. In that, if a pilgrim throws it by his mouth or feet, it is not sufficient.

As a matter of precaution, it is not permissible to use a tool to fling a stone onto the Jamrah. The throwing of stones must be carried out between sunrise and sunset. Women and others who are permitted to leave Muzdalifah at night may perform rami at the Jamrah at night during Eid. eve Rule 377: If, during stoning, a pilgrim entertains a doubt as to whether the stone struck the Jamrah or not, he must resolve that it did not.

The exception being that he had already engaged himself in another obligation or it was already night time when the doubt arose, in which case he must ignore it. Rule 378: Two things are to be taken into consideration regarding the stones: They must have been picked within the boundaries of the Haram but not from the Holy Mosque or the Mosque of Khief, and better still, they be picked in Muzdalifah.

As a matter of precaution, they must not have been used for this purpose before; it is recommended (mustahab) that they be coloured, dotted and soft and of a thickness of a finger. When stoning, should be standing on one's feet, and in a state of taharah.